Radios for Transportation

Two-Way Radios for Transportation Fleets, In-Cab Mobiles, Nationwide Push-to-Talk, and Terminal Handhelds

Not sure whether your fleet needs licensed mobile radios, LTE push-to-talk, or both? Tell us your routes and we will size it.

Why Transportation Fleets Run on Two-Way Radios

A transportation operation talks in three places at once: the cab, the terminal, and dispatch. Phones fail all three, they are one-to-one, they are illegal to hold while driving in most states, and they cost a call every time a driver needs a two-second answer. Radios are one-to-many, hands-free with the right accessory, and instant.

• Built for the Cab: Vehicle-mounted mobile radios run off truck power, drive a roof antenna, and stay audible over road and engine noise.
• Coverage That Matches Your Routes: Licensed mobiles for a local radius; nationwide LTE push-to-talk when drivers leave it.
• Terminal and Yard Included: Handhelds for dock, yard, and maintenance so the terminal is on the same net as the trucks.
• Hands-Free and Legal: Push-to-talk with a properly mounted microphone keeps drivers compliant with hands-free driving laws.

Two-Way Radios for Transportation: Frequently Asked Questions

What radios go in a truck or van?
Vehicle-mounted mobile radios. The Motorola CM200d and CM300d are licensed mobiles for a local service radius; the Motorola TLK150 is an LTE mobile that works anywhere with cellular coverage.

Do transportation radios need an FCC license?
Licensed mobiles like the CM200d and CM300d do, we handle the application and programming. WAVE PTX radios such as the TLK150 and TLK110 run on a service plan instead of a frequency license.

How far will a mobile radio reach?
A mobile radio on a proper roof antenna reaches far further than a handheld, but it is still line-of-sight and terrain-limited. Once routes run past that, LTE push-to-talk is the answer rather than more power.

Every order from Two Way Radio Gear ships programmed and ready to use, with expert support and fast shipping.

Read the Transportation Two-Way Radio Buying Guide, how to choose between licensed mobiles and LTE push-to-talk, plan channels, and mount and antenna a fleet properly.

Running a tow and recovery operation? See Radios for Towing. Coordinating inside a warehouse or DC? See Radios for Warehouse & Distribution.